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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in New Jersey (Jan. 15)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New Jersey.

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Pennsylvania, New Jersey Inventors Develop Patent for Multi-language Translator for Specific Fields of Knowledge
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Hai-Shan Jang, Exton, Pa., Jian Zhang, Piscataway, N.J., and Esther Y. Yu, Holmdel, N.J., have developed a patent (8,352,243) for a "multi-language translator for specific fields of knowledge."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to techniques for translating documents characteristic for a specific field of knowledge from a source language in a target language. Elements causing translation errors in exemplary documents translated by a machine translator (e.g., Internet-based translator, etc.) are used to compile databases of such elements or untranslatable symbols thereof and their equivalent constructs in the source and target languages. Then, using the databases, the elements causing translation errors are substituted in the being translated documents with the corresponding equivalent constructs."
The patent application was filed on May 18, 2010 (12/800,572). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,352,243&OS=8,352,243&RS=8,352,243
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Alcatel Lucent Assigned Patent for Signaling Method to Support Geo-location Emergency Services
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Alcatel Lucent, Paris, has been assigned a patent (8,351,942) developed by Liwa Wang, Morris Plains, N.J., and Pengfei Zhu, Morris Plains, N.J., for a "signaling method to support geo-location emergency services."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In a method to support geo-location emergency services in a wireless network, a request message is transmitted from a source base station of one vendor to a target base station of another vendor. For example, the request message might be sent subsequent to a wireless unit initiating an emergency services communication, where it is desired to determine the location of the wireless unit by radiolocation, or otherwise at the network level. Upon receiving the request message, the target base station transmits a report message to the source base station, which includes a one-way transmission delay (or other propagation delay information) of the wireless unit as measured at the target base station. Communication protocols in the network are configured so that there are no automatic transmissions of propagation delay information. Instead, base stations transmit propagation delay information only upon the receipt of request messages requesting the information."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 27, 2007 (11/986,799). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,351,942&OS=8,351,942&RS=8,351,942
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Ricoh Assigned Patent for User Specific Focus Parameters
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Ricoh, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,352,477) developed by Yuki Uchida, West Caldwell, N.J., Shun Tanaka, West Caldwell, N.J., and Kazuhiko Kato, West Caldwell, N.J., for "user specific focus parameters."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for accessing a document management application through a network, wherein one or more key terms and focus terms (selected from user-specific focus parameters) for selected search parameters are transmitted to the document management application for limiting a search to be performed by a search function of the document management application."
The patent application was filed on March 11, 2010 (12/722,376). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,352,477&OS=8,352,477&RS=8,352,477
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Alcatel Lucent Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Alcatel Lucent, Paris, has been assigned a patent (8,352,393) developed by Lloyd G. Greenwald, Murray Hill, N.J., and Tavaris J. Thomas, Summit, N.J., for a "method and system for evaluating tests used in operating system fingerprinting."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In a system for evaluating classification systems such as an operating system (OS) fingerprinting tool (e.g., Nmap), information gain is used as a metric to evaluate the quality of the tool's classification tests, including fingerprinting tests and their associated probes. Information gain is determined using the OS fingerprinting tool's signature database rather than raw training samples, including taking into account signatures/data that are represented by ranges of test values, disjunctive values, and missing values. Uniform distributions over test values and classifications are assumed in applying these methods to an example signature database for Nmap. Other assumptions or a priori information (e.g., normal distributions over ranges) can also be accommodated. The information gain measure provided can be applied to other classification problems as well."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 3, 2007 (11/888,925). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,352,393&OS=8,352,393&RS=8,352,393
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An exemplary method of communicating includes determining a first user channel estimate from a communication comprising first and second user reference sequences. The first user reference sequence is reconstructed using the determined first user channel estimate. The communication is revised based upon the reconstructed first user reference sequence. Then determining a second user channel estimate is based on the revised communication."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 29, 2008 (12/239,983). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,351,532&OS=8,351,532&RS=8,351,532
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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UBS Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- UBS, Zurich, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,352,340) developed by Elizabeth White, North Bergen, N.J., John Furlong, Plandome, N.Y., and Landy Tam, Englewood, N.J., for "methods and systems for exercising stock options."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and corresponding systems are provided for exercising employee stock options between an employee and a company. The stock option exercise generally includes the steps of establishing a plurality of escrow accounts including a company escrow account, a third party escrow account, and an employee escrow account, receiving notice of intent to exercise a stock option from an employee, transferring securities to satisfy the stock option exercise from the company to a company escrow account, transferring property equivalent to a third party purchase price from a third party to the third party escrow account, transferring the notice of intent to exercise a stock option to the employee escrow account, and transferring property held in the plurality of escrow accounts to the employee, the company, and the third party in accordance at least in part with the stock option."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 4, 2005 (11/051,049). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,352,340&OS=8,352,340&RS=8,352,340
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for controlling a computer by thoughts in the user's brain. The system applies stimuli of the brain via magnetic source imaging (MSI) for controlling the computer. Patterns of brain stimuli are recorded along with the particular thoughts that produced them and these thoughts are interpreted as functions for controlling the computer in much the same way as inputs from a keyboard or mouse. Criteria of acceptance of thought stimuli are generated by the system. Body stimuli, in addition to the brain stimuli, are monitored and used by the system. A user profile is maintained and displayed along with selected pictures for assisting with stimuli/thought pattern utilization. Artificial intelligence is used to enhance stimuli selection, human factors and reliability, as well as analyzing past errors, adverse occurrences and performance. Analyses and summaries are produced by the system for psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers and users to study system enhancement, biofeedback, psychological impact, brain activity, localization and identification of feelings and thought patterns. Stimuli are monitored at brain and body locations. Various functions are applied to animals."
The patent application was filed on April 9, 1997 (08/835,625). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,350,804&OS=8,350,804&RS=8,350,804
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention includes a method for determining an expenditure associated with a network. A method includes obtaining network information associated with a portion of a network, categorizing each of a respective plurality of cells as one of an aggregated cell and a non-aggregated cell, determining an aggregating node configuration for at least one aggregating node associated with at least one base station associated with an aggregated cell, determining a deaggregating node configuration for at least one deaggregating node associated with at least one of the at least one aggregating node, and determining the expenditure according to at least one of the aggregating node configuration and the deaggregating node configuration. The categorization of cells is performed using the network information."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2008 (12/244,478). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,351,374&OS=8,351,374&RS=8,351,374
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "There is described a new polymorphic form of 4-(7-Hydroxy-2-isopropyl-4-oxo-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-benzonitrile and a method of preparing it."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 6, 2010 (12/683,317). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,349,852.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,852&RS=PN/8,349,852
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for HID Light Bulb and Base System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Shaam P. Sundhar, Princeton, N.J., has developed a patent (8,350,452) for an "HID light bulb and base system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A light bulb is disclosed comprising a base that has an enclosure and a socket connector and a base connector. The enclosure includes conductors for conveying electric power from the socket connector to the base connector. A selectively detachable bulb assembly is further included and has a bulb connector that is mechanically and electrically cooperative with the base connector to secure the bulb assembly to the base and conduct electrical power therethrough. The bulb assembly further includes an inner bulb having a transparent quartz inner layer with a transparent silicon outer layer, and a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp electrically connected to the bulb connector. An outer bulb contains the inner bulb and likewise comprises a transparent quartz inner layer with a transparent silicon outer layer. An instant-on bulb illuminates immediately until the HID lamp reaches its full luminosity."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 21, 2012 (13/401,797). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,350,452.PN.&OS=PN/8,350,452&RS=PN/8,350,452
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Alcatel Lucent, University of Limerick Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Alcatel Lucent, Paris, and the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, have been assigned a patent (8,350,394) developed by Francesco Cottone, Tolentino, Italy, Suresh Goyal, Warren, N.J., and Jeff Punch, Patrickswell, Ireland, for an "energy harvester apparatus having improved efficiency."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An improved vibrational energy harvester includes a housing and at least one energy transducer. In an embodiment, a second mass element is arranged to receive collisionally transferred kinetic energy from a first mass element when the housing is in an effective state of mechanical agitation, resulting in relative motion between the housing and at least one of the second and further mass elements. The energy transducer is arranged to be activated by the resulting relative motion between the housing and at least one of the second and further mass elements. In a further embodiment, kinetic energy is collisionally transferred in a velocity-multiplying arrangement from the first to a second or further mass element that has a range of linear ballistic motion. The energy transducer is arranged to be activated, at least in part, by the ballistic motion of the second or further mass element. The energy transducer, or a portion of it, may be attached to the housing, or it may be attached to another of the mass elements."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 30, 2009 (12/586,937). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,350,394.PN.&OS=PN/8,350,394&RS=PN/8,350,394
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for Treatment of Allergic Otitis Media in Mammals with Clostridia Neurotoxins
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Ira Sanders, North Bergen, N.J., has developed a patent (8,349,292) for a "treatment of allergic otitis media in mammals with Clostridia neurotoxins."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 23, 2011 (13/304,092). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,349,292.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,292&RS=PN/8,349,292
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Coty Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Coty, Haarlem, the Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (8,349,338) developed by Yelena Loginova, Bronx, N.Y., Domnica Cernasov, Ringwood, N.J., and Ralph Macchio, Sparta, N.J., for a "cosmetic product containing acrylates."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention refers to a cosmetic gel product containing acrylates and to a method for manufacturing the said product. The gel comprises 0.01-80% by weight of a film-forming agent on the basis of an acrylate copolymer or acrylate derivate which agent is emulsifiable with water, 0.01-90% by weight of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent or a volatile silicone derivate, both of which are not miscible with water and are emulsifiable with water-based ingredients and/or with ingredients on the basis of organic solvents in the presence of an emulsifier."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 10, 2001 (09/975,756). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,349,338.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,338&RS=PN/8,349,338
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A process for removing sulfur compounds from a hydrocarbonaceous gas mixture, which comprises contacting the hydrocarbonaceous gas mixture with an adsorber material comprising copper oxide on magnesium silicate as support material."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 27, 2009 (13/061,625). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,349,037.PN.&OS=PN/8,349,037&RS=PN/8,349,037
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for Portable Food Cooling Device
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- William Joseph Stack, East Windsor, N.J., has developed a patent (8,347,781) for a "portable food cooling device."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A food cooling device includes a cover, an electric motor powering a fan, and an automatic switch. The cover defines air intake openings beneath a motor housing, a bottom orifice, and vents between the air intake openings and the orifice. The bottom opening rests on a table, covering a plate containing hot food. A fan blade directs air toward the food, the air cools the food, and the heated air escapes through the vents. The cooling device is portable, light in weight, and easy to operate, making it suitable for use by small children as well as handicapped persons of all ages."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 4, 2007 (11/906,788). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,47,781.PN.&OS=PN/83,47,781&RS=PN/83,47,781
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for Vehicle Cargo Space Liner
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Peter Worden, Chatham, N.J., has developed a patent (8,348,324) for a "vehicle cargo space liner."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A removable, drapable liner intended for protecting a cargo space of a vehicle. The liner has a base and four sides, all being made of a flexible, tear resistant, water resistant fabric, and is transformable between a stored state, in which it may fold flat or be rolled up, and a drapable, open-topped, box-shaped state. The liner is neither rigid nor self standing, but does have supportive draping strips that provide sufficient support to easily conform the liner to the shape of the cargo space, effectively draping it against the sides and base of the cargo container. The four supportive draping strips each form part of a join between two sides of the liner. The draping strips extending along the length of the joins. Draped against the cargo space, the liner is easy to fill and maximizes the use of the cargo space, while protecting the vehicle."
The patent application was filed on March 8, 2011 (13/042,923). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,348,324&OS=8,348,324&RS=8,348,324
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An optical image measurement device is configured to form a tomographic image at each of a plurality of cross sections of a measurement object, and the optical image measurement device comprises: an image processor configured to execute an arithmetic operation based on a tomographic image at one cross section of the plurality of cross sections and another tomographic image at each of one or more cross sections other than the one cross section, thereby forming a new tomographic image at the one cross section."
The patent application was filed on March 20, 2008 (12/052,187). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,348,426&OS=8,348,426&RS=8,348,426
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for Portable Ceiling Fan Mounting Assembly
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Lee Carter, Howell, N.J., has developed a patent (8,348,220) for a "portable ceiling fan mounting assembly."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A portable ceiling fan mounting assembly adapted for use on the exterior of a parked motorized recreational vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes an arm to which the ceiling fan and bracket for the fan is mounted. The arm has an electrical plug disposed on one end that connects the ceiling fan assembly electrically to the available power in the recreational vehicle. A mounting plate is attached to the recreational vehicle wall which receives the arm and contains an electrical receptacle for receipt of the electrical plug. The device is thus easy to handle and install and is user friendly."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 17, 2010 (12/884,295). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,348,220&OS=8,348,220&RS=8,348,220
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for Nestable Beverage Containers and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- James Furey, Morganville, N.J., has developed a patent (8,348,051) for a "nestable beverage containers and methods thereof."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging. In one embodiment, a nestable beverage container comprises a top portion comprising an opening into a voluminous body, a sealing means, and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means, a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested container, and the voluminous body being defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and a side wall, wherein the opening into the voluminous body is the only means for accessing contents of the nestable beverage container."
The patent application was filed on July 20, 2010 (12/840,176). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,348,051&OS=8,348,051&RS=8,348,051
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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New Jersey Inventor Develops Patent for Light Distribution Using Tapered Waveguides in LED-based Tubular Lamps as Replacements of Linear Fluorescent Lamps
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- Mujibun Nisa Khan, Colts Neck, N.J., has developed a patent (8,348,467) for a "light distribution using tapered waveguides in LED-based tubular lamps as replacements of linear fluorescent lamps."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An LED replacement-lamp design concept comprising tapered waveguides to provide uniform and broad light distribution is disclosed. Currently, most LED-based replacement lamps for tubular fluorescent lamps place discrete surface-mount LEDs directly on a cylindrical base, which produce wasteful, non-uniform and directional illumination unsuitable for large space and high-ceiling applications. An LED lamp design, proposed as a tubular lamp replacement, comprises of a plurality of discrete LEDs mounted on a common substrate, where all light from each LED is immediately guided and broadened through a tapered waveguide long enough to seamlessly terminate at the lamp's semi-circularly curved cover surface. Many such LED-waveguide assemblies can fill the entire curved cover with diffused and uniform light distribution, resulting in illumination over broad angular ranges. The proposed lamp has a "D" shaped cross-section wherein the lamp's flat side is used as a heat-sink base to be placed against the ceiling or some blocking surface."
The patent application was filed on June 30, 2011 (13/135,303). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,348,467&OS=8,348,467&RS=8,348,467
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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LifeScan Scotland Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 -- LifeScan Scotland, United Kingdom, has been assigned a patent (8,348,843) developed by six co-inventors for a "method of inputting data into an analyte testing device." The co-inventors are Stanley Alan Young, North-Kessock, United Kingdom, David William Taylor, Alloa, United Kingdom, Allan Orr, Westhill, United Kingdom, Cheryl Neary, Boston, Nicola Canning, Inverness, United Kingdom, and Marc Daniel Stern, Morristown, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A meter is provided that includes an improved user interface that enables the user to take a specific action, leading them directly to data input options. Such a user interface could be used to input first selected information, such as whether a test was premeal or postmeal, immediately after receiving a result. Optionally, the user interface may include the ability to add an additional comment after inputting the first selected information. Provision of such a user interface would facilitate simpler capture of the first selected information each time the user performs a test, leading to an enhanced understanding of a patient's level of glycemic control. Designing a user interface to enable first selected information to be entered by a user directly after receiving a result is more likely to engage a patient by making it easy and simple to enter important information. This may enable capture of the information thought to be most pertinent e.g. premeal and postmeal information, enhancing the understanding by patients and their carers of the patient's control."
The patent application was filed on July 7, 2011 (13/178,164). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,348,843&OS=8,348,843&RS=8,348,843
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.